Ever wondered what an occupation mentioned on a census means?
Our publications The Book of Trades Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are now only £1 each, reduced from £3 each.
The Trades covered in each volume are listed below.
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The Books of Trades
Volume 1 - Woolcomber, spinner, waterman, basket maker, hat maker, jeweller, bricklayer, carpenter, cooper, stonemason, sawyer, smith, shipwright, mariner, currier, apothecary, baker, straw hat maker, soap boiler, plumber, dyer, potter, type- founder, coach-maker, tallow chandler, gardener, hairdresser, comb maker, lace maker, milliner, feather-worker, gold beater.
Volume 2 - Paviour, turner, brush maker, taylor, shoemaker, trunkmaker, wheelwright, iron founder, copperplate printer, painter, engraver, statuary, brewer, cutler, merchant, brick maker, rope maker, weaver, stocking weaver, carpet weaver, ladies dress maker, pin maker, needle maker, wire drawer, paper-maker, printer, bookbinder, calico printer, tinplate worker, brazier, button maker, cabinet maker, sadler, glass blower, cork cutter, watchmaker.
Volume 3 - Attorney, bleacher, bookseller, chemist & druggist, confectioner, distiller, gun maker, linen draper, looking-glass maker, machinist, musical instrument maker, optician, pewterer, tanner.
